Summer 2027 Internship - Interaction Design - Washington
Stryker
Summary
As an Interaction Designer for Emergency Care, you will collaborate with our existing team of experienced designers in their process to define, design, and document all user-experience and interface related aspects of our products.
Job description
With a focus on mobile and web software applications, you will gain valuable experience supporting both UI and UX elements across a variety of Emergency Care products and work closely with software engineering, marketing, and clinical teams to generate creative solutions that enhance the user experience.
You will be responsible for maintaining Stryker’s visual design brand language related to user interface design and functionality while working as a part of a cross-functional product design and development team to advocate for the end user of our products.
What you will master:
- Problem-solving techniques, with a focus on human-centered design thinking
- Processes involved in crafting successful design sprints
- Information architecture, user and task flow diagrams, and interaction modeling techniques
- How to use and maintain design systems, and establishing clear visual brand language across ecosystem of software products
- Develop an understanding of how to conduct user research and contextual interviews
Who we want:
- Problem solvers. Curious-minded achievers who resolve complex problems where precedent may not have previously existed.
- Articulate communicators. Individuals with a natural ability to communicate complex concepts into easily understandable ideas both verbally and visually.
- Attentive multitaskers. Designers who hold themselves accountable for managing multiple priorities and timelines at once.
- Relationship builders. Team players who collaborate and drive consensus with internal stakeholders to create powerful outcomes.
What you need:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Foundational skills in digital prototyping, creative problem solving, and ux/ui workflows. Bonus points if experienced in user research!
- Proficiency with Figma, AI plugins or software, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools preferred.
- A portfolio demonstrating clear process and rationale, design thinking, and intentional choices that stemmed from an openness to feedback.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Foundational skills in digital prototyping, creative problem solving, and ux/ui workflows.
- Proficiency with Figma, AI plugins or software, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools preferred.
- A portfolio demonstrating clear process and rationale, design thinking, and intentional choices that stemmed from an openness to feedback.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Paid corporate housing or living stipend
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.